Mequon-Thiensville School District

5000 W Mequon Rd
Mequon, WI 53092-2044
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Mequon-Thiensville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,553 students in Mequon-Thiensville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Mequon-Thiensville School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 39% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Mequon-Thiensville School District are Oriole Lane Elementary School, Donges Bay Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Mequon-Thiensville School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
3,553 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
244 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mequon-Thiensville School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#15 out of 447 school districts
(Top 5%)
66%
40%
65%
38%
62%
44%
98%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
6%
9%
% White
74%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,026 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,377 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,026
$17,189
Spending / Student
$18,377
$17,161

Best Mequon-Thiensville School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oriole Lane Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12850 N Oriole Ln
Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 238-4220
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Donges Bay Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2401 W Donges Bay Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7925
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11001 N Buntrock Ave
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4601
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Homestead High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5000 W Mequon Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-5646
Gr: 9-12 | 1,204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Lake Shore Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11036 N Range Line Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Steffen Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6633 W Steffen Dr
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4706
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mequon-Thiensville School District?
Mequon-Thiensville School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,553 students.
What is the rank of Mequon-Thiensville School District?
Mequon-Thiensville School District is ranked #14 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mequon-Thiensville School District?
74% of Mequon-Thiensville School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mequon-Thiensville School District?
Mequon-Thiensville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Mequon-Thiensville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,377 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,553 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in WI)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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